Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour;
WILLIAM COWPERAbsence of proof is not proof of absence.
More William Cowper Quotes
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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
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War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
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Would I describe a preacher, I would express him simple, grave, sincere; In doctrine uncorrupt; in language plain, And plain in manner; decent, solemn, chaste,
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I seem forsaken and alone, / I hear the lion roar; / And every door is shut but one, / And that is Mercy’s door.
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There is in souls a sympathy with sounds.
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There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
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Books are not seldom talismans and spells.
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I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?
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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
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The path of sorrow, and that path alone, leads to the land where sorrow is unknown.
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The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.
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The still small voice is wanted.
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The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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